What can i wear to a funeral during the summer?

This week i will be attending a funeral & im stuck on whats the appropriate thing to wear. Its going to be in compton c. a so the weather is going to be really hot. I dont wanna go too dressed up and i also dont wanna go in my casual shorts and a t-shirt. Please help. Thanks.

Black is good for a funeral. . but it attracts heat. . and is formal. .

well i found this page for you;http://shop. nordstrom. com/C/6008190/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&P=1&origin=styleCollectionPager_numbers&pbo=6008190
look through all the pages there are many black dresses and alot of other colors too!
Hope That Helps!
:]

In this day and age, black is not required, but good taste and regard for the deceased and his/her family is! Casual shorts and a T-shirt is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE! A dress, or skirt and blouse, or tailored slacks and blouse (conservative), or pant suit are OK. Bright/loud colors are not OK, but muted tasteful colors are. (In some cultures red is the color of mourning, not black. In others, it’s white. )

LoveLife’s suggestion to look at Nordstrom’s website is good. My picks from that site would be:

The following dresses would be good if you wore a cotton short sleeved “shrug” to cover your chest/cleavage/upper arms for modesty and respect:

Just remember the rule of thumb when it comes to funerals and fashions. . . all the eyes will be on the dearly departed, as long as the deceased looks good, it really doesn’t matter what you look like. It’s not a fashion show.

The key is too buy natural fabrics which can breathe. Polyesters and acrylics are no good as they are unnatural fabrics which will just block off the air. Try to invest in cottons, linens, cashmere, wool, ramie and jute. Natural fibres like these, yes they are considered luxuries and will cost just that little bit extra, except it will be worth it as they are investments pieces which you can keep for a life time.

For a funeral try something sophisticated yet relaxed-think Armani. Yes I understand Armani is not in everyone’s budget-I myself cant afford it however you can recreate the look for a much lower price.

This dress is tasteful, breathable and not too formal. It is simple little black dress in cotton with straps which cross over at the back. Team it with classic silver or platinum jewellery and simplistic accessories